2 Venues and Legacy 2 15. Stade Jean-Bouin 16. Roland-Garros A temple of Rugby over the last century and a remarkable architectural gem after its A hub for international clay court Tennis in Paris, Roland-Garros combines prestige, complete renovation in 2013, Stade Jean Bouin is a highly efficient, sustainable and innovation and quality as well as an important sustainability focus whilst building on adaptable venue. its unparalleled legendary history. 20,000 12 km 15,000 12 km Court P. Chatrier I The venue I Location I The venue Paralympic Games as, in addition to Wheelchair Tennis (Court Suzanne-Lenglen), it will host competitions The Stade Jean Bouin is a multipurpose venue in the The Stade Jean Bouin is located 12 km south of the Roland-Garros is the iconic Tennis venue of Paris, for Football 5 a side (Court des Serres), Wheelchair 16th arrondissement, located in the immediate vicinity Olympic Village. It is accessible by car through the Paris located in the 16th arrondissement, within walking Basketball (preliminary phase) and Wheelchair Rugby of Parc des Princes (Football venue) and within walking ring road and highway A13. In addition, it benefits from distance of Parc des Princes (Football venue) and (Court Philippe-Chartrier). distance from Roland-Garros (Tennis venue). regular bus service as well as multiple rail connections Stade Jean Bouin (Rugby venue). Named after Olympian middle-distance runner Jean through Metro lines 9 and 10. It is also served by the Honouring the memory of French aviator Roland Garros, I Location Bouin, the stadium was originally constructed in 1925 Paris public bicycle-sharing system (Vélib’) and electric the complex was originally built in 1928 to hold the and underwent a complete renovation in 2013. The car sharing service (Autolib’) with multiple stations Davis Cup. It now covers an area of 8.5 hectares, with Roland-Garros is located 12 km south of the Olympic design of architect Rudy Ricciotti expanded the venue’s nearby. twenty clay court, among which three show courts. It is and Paralympic Village. It is accessible by car through capacity to 20,000 spectators and adorned it with an the headquarters of the French Tennis Federation and the Paris ring road and highway A13. In addition, it asymmetric roof, undulating in three dimensions and I Experience hosts the French Open, one of the four annual elite benefits from regular bus service as well as multiple featuring a distinctive mesh pattern. grand slam tournaments. rail connections through Metro lines 9 and 10. It is The Stade Jean Bouin offers numerous VIP suites and Following its renovation, the Stade Jean Bouin hosted A major renovation project is currently underway that also served by the Paris public bicycle-sharing system media facilities as well as corporate event space. In the IRB Women’s World Cup finals in 2014. The venue will expand the site to over 11 hectares by the time (Vélib’) and electric car sharing service (Autolib’) with addition, it has incorporated sustainable technology will also host the World Rugby Sevens Series in 2016. of its completion in 2019. The new Roland-Garros will multiple stations nearby. to benefit from solar panels installed on its roof and see: the installation of a retractable roof on the main to recycle rainwater for irrigation purposes. An indoor court (Court Philippe-Chatrier); a new media centre; I Experience gymnasium and tennis courts are located adjacent to technological upgrades; and new courts and buildings the stadium. The pitch, composed of natural grass, was to support competition and logistics operations. Roland-Garros has hosted the French Open since installed with the latest innovative grass technology. Roland-Garros will host Tennis competitions for the 1928, welcoming 450,000 spectators over a two-week The Stade Jean Bouin will host the Rugby Sevens Olympic Games. It will also be a major hub for the period each year at its peak event. competitions for the Olympic Games. 36 - PARIS 2024 PARIS 2024 - 37